Are you in a situation now where you’re under attack? Do you feel the urge to not forgive those people? To ignore them or treat them with contempt? To talk behind their backs? To post ugly things about them on social media? For us today, from the One this life is for: Rise above theContinue reading “Rise Above It All”
Tag Archives: Loving others
Removing Family Barriers
What walls stand within your family? And what part have you played in the distancing? Have you asked those loved ones to forgive you yet? Pride is at the heart of every argument. Make sure it’s not yours. As we model humility and love, our children also learn to ask forgiveness, seek the Lord for change,Continue reading “Removing Family Barriers”
Deadly Floods in USA, Congo; More Earthquakes in Myanmar
Join us May 1 for the National Day of Prayer USA: At least 23 have died in heavy rains, storms and floods throughout the South and Midwest over the last several days, including 10 in Tennessee; two in Kentucky; two in Georgia; a fire chief and a volunteer firefighter in Missouri; a 5-year-old boy inContinue reading “Deadly Floods in USA, Congo; More Earthquakes in Myanmar”
Faith and Moral Values
Let’s pray today for God to restore what has been lost, to rebuild our families and culture with truth, faith and love. So much propaganda is happening on children’s channels, in schools, in the news and all across social media to tell us that what is wrong is right, and what is evil is good.Continue reading “Faith and Moral Values”
Power in Surrender
What has God asked you to do this year that feels beyond your capability? Have you said “Yes” yet? Don’t decide whether or not to obey the Lord based on your perceived abilities or inadequacies. If He calls you to teach, ask Him to teach through you. If He tells you to give sacrificially, trustContinue reading “Power in Surrender”
Awakening: The Great Invitation
One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”
On Love’s Wings
How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”
Surrendering to God My 2025
Father God, I give You my life. I give You all of me. All of my relationships. My home. My marriage. My family. My career. My past. My future. My now. My hopes. My dreams. My gifts. My talents. My joys. My sorrows. My accomplishments and failures. My love. My all. My everything is Yours.Continue reading “Surrendering to God My 2025”
Deepen Our Love
Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NASB Lord, help us lay down all our grudges, fears, pride, and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first lovedContinue reading “Deepen Our Love”
Loving the Hard-to-Love
Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”
